Politicians who fanned these flames should hang their heads in shame.
Time and again we've seen this story play out. Single incidents used to fuel a far right narrative - and communities across the nation paying the price.
Who would have thought that crime & poverty are linked?
Maybe the chancers at Stormont could take note.
Instead of endless culture wars & division, tackle the root causes, wealth inequality, lack of opportunity, educational under attainment, paramilitaries, mental health.
Make Hope Normal Again.
The new figures for drug deaths in Northern Ireland show a 48.5% increase.
Stormont is burying its head in the sand, this is cowardice. The Portuguese model of decriminalisation for small amounts on people's possession offers an alternative.
Treat addiction as a health matter & not a criminal one.
Zack Polanski
Wes Streeting as the next potential Labour leader would finish them. He would sell off the NHS in a heartbeat, to the highest bidder.
A little Mandleson acolyte as well. Can't be trusted.
If the needle exchange facility run by Extern closes and cannot find a new building in Belfast city centre, the impact could be serious.
We need a practical solution that protects public health, supports recovery & keeps Belfast city centre clean, safe and thriving.
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Anaka Women's Collective are raising funds to support people who have been attacked, displaced and traumatised in racist attacks in Belfast.
Every penny raised will go to transport, emergency accommodation and urgent supplies for families.
If you can help, please do.
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Gianni Infantino makes Sepp Blatter look like a nun. This World Cup is going to be one enormous shit show for a multitude of reasons..
Spent earlier down at Titanic where King Charles was in attendance, ahead of Fleadh Cheoil. Which begins 2nd August & will showcase the city on a global stage in terms of culture, music & hospitality.
It's open to all & we're expecting 800,000 people in the city for the week. This will be huge.
If you have friends who are from ethnic minority communities in Belfast, check in on them this evening.
What is unfolding across parts of Belfast is wrong, stoked up by English nationalists with no interest in this city. As well as some local politicians to cover their own failures.
Thanks to Belfast Telegraph for covering the Drug Testing at Festivals motion, delighted it was formally agreed at Council last night.
Harm reduction & clear information will save lives. As a Green councillor in Belfast, I am done listening to some moralise, whilst people needlessly die.
